United States 112th Congress Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

HR 398 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to toll, during active-duty service abroad in the Armed Forces, the periods of time to file a petition and appear for an interview to remove the conditional basis for permanent resident status, and for other purposes.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 112-58.

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    Passed House
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2011. Enacted.

Summary

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to toll, during active-duty service abroad in the Armed Forces, the 90-day periods of time for an alien spouse or petitioning spouse to file a petition and appear for an interview to remove the conditional basis for permanent resident status. States that: (1) at the petitioner's option the petition may be filed during such active-duty service at any time after commencement of the 90-day petition period, and (2) the tolling of the 90-day interview period shall not be construed to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) from waiving the interview requirement.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 112-58.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  6. Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7390-7391)

  7. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

  8. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  9. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 684). (text: CR H5820)

  10. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5829-5830)

  11. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 398.

  13. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5819-5821)

  14. Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 89.

  16. Committee on The Budget discharged.

  17. Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-141, Part I.

  18. Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement Discharged.

  19. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  20. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  21. Referred to House Budget

  22. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

  23. Referred to House Judiciary

  24. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 398 do?
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to toll, during active-duty service abroad in the Armed Forces, the 90-day periods of time for an alien spouse or petitioning spouse to file a petition and appear for an interview to remove the conditional basis for permanent resident status. States that: (1) at the petitioner's option the petition may be filed during such active-duty service at any time after commencement of the 90-day petition period, and (2) the tolling of the 90-day interview period shall not be construed to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) from waiving the interview requirement.
Who sponsors HR 398?
HR 398 is sponsored by Zoe Lofgren (D).
What is the current status of HR 398?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2011. Enacted.
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